Greater Midland North Family Center will host its annual Dream Dress Express Aug. 27-29, offering more than 3,000 free dresses, shoes and accessories to community members preparing for homecoming and other formal events. Appointments are required, but there are no income or residency requirements.
Dow Gardens is in full bloom this summer with more than 350 varieties of roses, the return of Dinosaurs Around the World and a packed calendar of events, including concerts, family programs, guided tours and evening experiences through August
Midland's community gardens are helping fight food insecurity by growing and donating fresh produce to local food pantries. Powered by volunteers, the gardens provide thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables to families in need each year.
Many celebrations are planned to celebrate the Midland Area Farmers Market's 80th anniversary.
From Bay City's Fireworks Festival to Midland's America 250 celebration, communities across the Great Lakes Bay region are hosting a variety of Independence Day events this holiday weekend.
More than 120 educators, administrators, counselors, family engagement staff, and community partners gathered at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center to strengthen regional efforts focused on improving student attendance and supporting families
From health fairs and concerts to parades, festivals and community gatherings, Juneteenth celebrations across Bay, Saginaw and Midland counties will offer residents multiple opportunities to honor Black history, celebrate freedom and connect with their communities.
Great Lakes Bay Pride and its community partners celebrate Pride Month throughout June with events across Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties.
With water returning to Sanford Lake, residents of Sanford are celebrating the return of a way of life they missed for six years.
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation will celebrate the opening of a new 22,000-square-foot Welcome Center at Dow Gardens on Friday, June 19, marking a major new chapter in the 125-year history of the beloved botanical destination.
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